The Simpsons will extend its run as the longest-running primetime scripted series in television history after being renewed for seasons 35 and 36. Matt Groening’s iconic series originally premiered in 1989 and left a permanent mark on popular culture, winning 35 Primetime Emmy Awards along the way.

The Simpsons isn’t Fox’s only animated classic to receive a renewal through 2024-2025. Family Guy will return for its 22nd and 23rd seasons, while Bob’s Burgers was renewed for seasons 14 and 15. Their two-season renewals don’t come as a shocker because they’re valuable streaming assets for Disney following the studio’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming for Fox Entertainment, announced their renewal in an official statement and said it’s their way of celebrating excellence in animation on Fox.

“Three-plus decades of The Simpsons, more than two decades of Family Guy, and over a decade of Bob’s Burgers proves the enduring power of the animation genre on our network and the infinite fan affinity for these outrageously funny comedy classics,” said Thorn.

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The season contains 22 episodes and it will drop in one go on the streaming platform on November 6th. It will join more than 600 episodes already available on Disney+. 

As in previous seasons, the 31st season contains various celebrity guest appearances. Among others, we’ll get to hear Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Billy Porter, Jason Momoa, John Mulaney, Joey King, Kevin Smith, Jim Parsons, Cate Blanchett, Chrissy Teigen, and Lilly Singh. John Legend and Weezer will give musical performances.

The season will also see the 30th Treehouse of Horror episode—a beloved series tradition since it’s second season. This time, the episode will also return to CGI animation as it did back in Treehouse of Horror VI in 1996. Back then Homer was transformed to 3D as an accident took him to “the real world”. Over the years the show used these episodes to experiment with different kinds of styles such as LEGO, puppetry, and even a live version.

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In his post, Smith did not bother to hide his excitement brought by this new gig. “D’OH! I reached a career milestone yesterday when I voiced myself on The Simpsons!” Smith wrote. “This was a massive moment in my life, right up there with the Chinese Theater footprints or Clerks getting into the Library of Congress!”

“The Simpsons are in my creative DNA and I’ve spent my career trying to ape their blend of humor and heart,” he continued. “So when I received the invitation to voice a Simpsonized version of me, I wept tears of joy. Carolyn Omine is the Emmy winning writer of the ep, as well as my way into my favorite show of all time. When Homer called Maggie Silent Bob in ‘3 Gays and a Condo’ I thought that was the closest I’d ever come to Springfield.”

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Since the inception of The Simpsons in 1989, Hank Azaria has provided the voice of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the owner of the Kwik-E-Mart convenience store. 

The Indian character has often been a source of controversy and come under criticism for perpetuating stereotypes about the South Asian community. Azaria, who is white, stated in 2018 that he had been enlightened and was even willing to step down as the character’s voice. 

That time has now come. 

After 30 years in the role, the Brockmire actor has confirmed that Apu will no longer be in his repertoire. 

“I won’t be doing the voice anymore, that’s all we know. Unless there’s some way to transition it or something,” he said at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour. “What they’re going to do with the character is their call, it’s up to them, they haven’t sorted that out yet. All we agreed on is that I won’t do the voice anymore. We all had made the decision together, we all feel it was the right thing and good about it.”

Azaria will continue to provide the voice for Moe Szyslak, Carl, Lou, and several other characters.

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The two-time Oscar winner and Stranger Things star are set to lend their voices to future episodes of The Simpsons. 

According to Entertainment Weekly, it’s fair to assume that Blanchett will make an appearance in the season 31 finale voicing a canine psychologist named Elaine who agrees to help Santa’s Little Helper, who is suffering from depression.

“She determines if there’s a trauma in his past that they have to go solve, which actually goes back to the first episode of the series,” Simpsons executive producer Al Jean told the outlet, adding that fans will experience “a callback that is older than the internet.”

Harbour, on the other hand, will pop up in a season 32 episode as an alternate version of Mr. Burns. 

“Like Mission: Impossible, they give him a whole new body and face and voice so that these people in the plant won’t possibly recognize him,” shares Jean. “He’s supposed to be a blue-collar guy from another part of the plant, but everything he says is like Mr. Burns. He wants to go to karaoke and sing songs from the 1890s, but the guys don’t see through it.”

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The long-running cartoon has 669 episodes to date. Since it first aired in 1989, it has been one of the most well-loved shows on television. Now, after 31 seasons, it sounds like the show could be finally coming to an end.

Speaking with Joe, Elfman said: “Well, from what I’ve heard, it is coming to an end. I don’t know for a fact, but I’ve heard that it will be in its last year.”

He continued: “All I can say is that I’m so flabbergasted and amazed that it has lasted as long as it did. You have to realise, when I scored The Simpsons, I wrote this crazy piece of music, and I expected no one would hear it, because I really did not think the show had a chance in hell.”

The Simpsons still draws in 4.8 million viewers each year. Although this still sounds like a lot, viewing has halved since season 19 and near quartered since season 12. In fact, the show has been showing a sure decline over the last two decades.

Even so, can we really imagine America’s long-loved iconic cartoon coming to an end? More updates to be shared when they are announced.

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This is the 11th time the show wins this award. Thus it has widened the gap between itself from Southpark, which has won this award 5 times over the years.

The other contestants in the category were Bojack Horseman with the episode “Free Churro,” Big Mouth, Bob’s Burgers and Come Along With Me. Bojack Horseman, in particular, was considered a likely win with the episode in which Bojack delivers a bizarre eulogy throughout it. This would have been a first win for the Netflix show in that category.

 The writer of the winning episode, Michael Price, joked that the show used to be outrageous but has now been around so long it’s no longer shocking.  “I think we’re just happy to be where we are,” he said.

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In D23 Expo this weekend it was confirmed that the creators are negotiating with Disney the possibility of a long-awaited sequel to The Simpsons Movie. Twelve years after the movie was released, It is not the first time this possibility arises and the show’s creator, Matt Groening has already said recently that such a sequel will happen “someday” but now executive producer Al Jean has confirmed that talks are underway.

Also confirmed in the expo were talks about a possible spinoff for the popular show. No details were provided but it seems that the creators have a big source-material to work with, given the enormity of the show’s cast after 30 years of running.

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That’s right, another A-lister has lent their voice to The Simpsons. This time it was Academy Award-winner and star of Netflix’s acclaimed drama The Crown, Olivia Colman. And apparently, it’s one of the best guest appearances ever on the show. 

The news was first announced by executive producer James L. Brooks. He took to Twitter Friday writing: “Just this second came from recording one of the best guest appearances in Simpson’s history. No kidding, I am flying.”

He added that Colman gave voice to “the most down home femme fatal(e) ever who attracts every man she’s ever met but falls hard, harder than she ever imagined, for Homer Simpson.”

Colman joins guest appearance by John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Jason Momoa, Bob Odenkirk, John Mulaney, and Jane Goodall. 

The Simpsons returns September 29. 

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The new season, set to air in the fall, will feature an animated appearance of Odenkirk’s character, which is a mob lawyer. Yep that’s right, the Better Call Saul star will star yet again as a shady lawyer with slippery interpretations of the law, but this time in yellow!

The episode is also a family affair bring penned by his brother Bill Odenkirk. They joked that “If we don’t get a good review from Mama Odenkirk, then we’re going to be in trouble.”

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean describes Odenkirk’s character: “He charges by the minute so he speaks… really… slowly,” says of the character. “He just wants money for talking to Fat Tony.” 

Per Entertainment Weekly, the episode involves sting operation and the Simpsons patriarch. “Homer is the mark because he’s got such a big butt so he’s a good target for pickpocketing,” explains Jean. “Fat Tony is arrested but he didn’t do it — and he has to find out who did do it.”

Season 31 of The Simpsons debuts in September. 

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The Simpsons will extend its run as the longest-running primetime scripted series in television history after being renewed for seasons 35 and 36. Matt Groening’s iconic series originally premiered in 1989 and left a permanent mark on popular culture, winning 35 Primetime Emmy Awards along the way.

The Simpsons isn’t Fox’s only animated classic to receive a renewal through 2024-2025. Family Guy will return for its 22nd and 23rd seasons, while Bob’s Burgers was renewed for seasons 14 and 15. Their two-season renewals don’t come as a shocker because they’re valuable streaming assets for Disney following the studio’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.

Michael Thorn, president of scripted programming for Fox Entertainment, announced their renewal in an official statement and said it’s their way of celebrating excellence in animation on Fox.

“Three-plus decades of The Simpsons, more than two decades of Family Guy, and over a decade of Bob’s Burgers proves the enduring power of the animation genre on our network and the infinite fan affinity for these outrageously funny comedy classics,” said Thorn.

The post “The Simpsons” Will Cross 800 Episodes After Being Renewed Through 2024-25 appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The season contains 22 episodes and it will drop in one go on the streaming platform on November 6th. It will join more than 600 episodes already available on Disney+. 

As in previous seasons, the 31st season contains various celebrity guest appearances. Among others, we’ll get to hear Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige, Billy Porter, Jason Momoa, John Mulaney, Joey King, Kevin Smith, Jim Parsons, Cate Blanchett, Chrissy Teigen, and Lilly Singh. John Legend and Weezer will give musical performances.

The season will also see the 30th Treehouse of Horror episode—a beloved series tradition since it’s second season. This time, the episode will also return to CGI animation as it did back in Treehouse of Horror VI in 1996. Back then Homer was transformed to 3D as an accident took him to “the real world”. Over the years the show used these episodes to experiment with different kinds of styles such as LEGO, puppetry, and even a live version.

The post Season 31 of “The Simpsons” to Premiere on Disney+ Next Month appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In his post, Smith did not bother to hide his excitement brought by this new gig. “D’OH! I reached a career milestone yesterday when I voiced myself on The Simpsons!” Smith wrote. “This was a massive moment in my life, right up there with the Chinese Theater footprints or Clerks getting into the Library of Congress!”

“The Simpsons are in my creative DNA and I’ve spent my career trying to ape their blend of humor and heart,” he continued. “So when I received the invitation to voice a Simpsonized version of me, I wept tears of joy. Carolyn Omine is the Emmy winning writer of the ep, as well as my way into my favorite show of all time. When Homer called Maggie Silent Bob in ‘3 Gays and a Condo’ I thought that was the closest I’d ever come to Springfield.”

The post Kevin Smith Marks a Career Highlight: Appearing as Himself on “The Simpsons” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

Since the inception of The Simpsons in 1989, Hank Azaria has provided the voice of Apu Nahasapeemapetilon, the owner of the Kwik-E-Mart convenience store. 

The Indian character has often been a source of controversy and come under criticism for perpetuating stereotypes about the South Asian community. Azaria, who is white, stated in 2018 that he had been enlightened and was even willing to step down as the character’s voice. 

That time has now come. 

After 30 years in the role, the Brockmire actor has confirmed that Apu will no longer be in his repertoire. 

“I won’t be doing the voice anymore, that’s all we know. Unless there’s some way to transition it or something,” he said at the Television Critics Association Winter Press Tour. “What they’re going to do with the character is their call, it’s up to them, they haven’t sorted that out yet. All we agreed on is that I won’t do the voice anymore. We all had made the decision together, we all feel it was the right thing and good about it.”

Azaria will continue to provide the voice for Moe Szyslak, Carl, Lou, and several other characters.

The post Hank Azaria will No Longer Voice Apu on “The Simpsons” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The two-time Oscar winner and Stranger Things star are set to lend their voices to future episodes of The Simpsons. 

According to Entertainment Weekly, it’s fair to assume that Blanchett will make an appearance in the season 31 finale voicing a canine psychologist named Elaine who agrees to help Santa’s Little Helper, who is suffering from depression.

“She determines if there’s a trauma in his past that they have to go solve, which actually goes back to the first episode of the series,” Simpsons executive producer Al Jean told the outlet, adding that fans will experience “a callback that is older than the internet.”

Harbour, on the other hand, will pop up in a season 32 episode as an alternate version of Mr. Burns. 

“Like Mission: Impossible, they give him a whole new body and face and voice so that these people in the plant won’t possibly recognize him,” shares Jean. “He’s supposed to be a blue-collar guy from another part of the plant, but everything he says is like Mr. Burns. He wants to go to karaoke and sing songs from the 1890s, but the guys don’t see through it.”

The post “The Simpsons” Taps Cate Blanchett, David Harbour appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The long-running cartoon has 669 episodes to date. Since it first aired in 1989, it has been one of the most well-loved shows on television. Now, after 31 seasons, it sounds like the show could be finally coming to an end.

Speaking with Joe, Elfman said: “Well, from what I’ve heard, it is coming to an end. I don’t know for a fact, but I’ve heard that it will be in its last year.”

He continued: “All I can say is that I’m so flabbergasted and amazed that it has lasted as long as it did. You have to realise, when I scored The Simpsons, I wrote this crazy piece of music, and I expected no one would hear it, because I really did not think the show had a chance in hell.”

The Simpsons still draws in 4.8 million viewers each year. Although this still sounds like a lot, viewing has halved since season 19 and near quartered since season 12. In fact, the show has been showing a sure decline over the last two decades.

Even so, can we really imagine America’s long-loved iconic cartoon coming to an end? More updates to be shared when they are announced.

The post “The Simpsons” Composer Thinks the Iconic Cartoon is Coming to an End appeared first on EverydayKoala.

This is the 11th time the show wins this award. Thus it has widened the gap between itself from Southpark, which has won this award 5 times over the years.

The other contestants in the category were Bojack Horseman with the episode “Free Churro,” Big Mouth, Bob’s Burgers and Come Along With Me. Bojack Horseman, in particular, was considered a likely win with the episode in which Bojack delivers a bizarre eulogy throughout it. This would have been a first win for the Netflix show in that category.

 The writer of the winning episode, Michael Price, joked that the show used to be outrageous but has now been around so long it’s no longer shocking.  “I think we’re just happy to be where we are,” he said.

The post “The Simpsons” Wins 11th Emmy for Outstanding Animated Program appeared first on EverydayKoala.

In D23 Expo this weekend it was confirmed that the creators are negotiating with Disney the possibility of a long-awaited sequel to The Simpsons Movie. Twelve years after the movie was released, It is not the first time this possibility arises and the show’s creator, Matt Groening has already said recently that such a sequel will happen “someday” but now executive producer Al Jean has confirmed that talks are underway.

Also confirmed in the expo were talks about a possible spinoff for the popular show. No details were provided but it seems that the creators have a big source-material to work with, given the enormity of the show’s cast after 30 years of running.

The post Talks About a Simpsons Spinoff and Sequel Have Been Confirmed appeared first on EverydayKoala.

That’s right, another A-lister has lent their voice to The Simpsons. This time it was Academy Award-winner and star of Netflix’s acclaimed drama The Crown, Olivia Colman. And apparently, it’s one of the best guest appearances ever on the show. 

The news was first announced by executive producer James L. Brooks. He took to Twitter Friday writing: “Just this second came from recording one of the best guest appearances in Simpson’s history. No kidding, I am flying.”

He added that Colman gave voice to “the most down home femme fatal(e) ever who attracts every man she’s ever met but falls hard, harder than she ever imagined, for Homer Simpson.”

Colman joins guest appearance by John Legend, Chrissy Teigen, Jason Momoa, Bob Odenkirk, John Mulaney, and Jane Goodall. 

The Simpsons returns September 29. 

The post Olivia Colman to Guest Star on “The Simpsons” appeared first on EverydayKoala.

The new season, set to air in the fall, will feature an animated appearance of Odenkirk’s character, which is a mob lawyer. Yep that’s right, the Better Call Saul star will star yet again as a shady lawyer with slippery interpretations of the law, but this time in yellow!

The episode is also a family affair bring penned by his brother Bill Odenkirk. They joked that “If we don’t get a good review from Mama Odenkirk, then we’re going to be in trouble.”

The Simpsons executive producer Al Jean describes Odenkirk’s character: “He charges by the minute so he speaks… really… slowly,” says of the character. “He just wants money for talking to Fat Tony.” 

Per Entertainment Weekly, the episode involves sting operation and the Simpsons patriarch. “Homer is the mark because he’s got such a big butt so he’s a good target for pickpocketing,” explains Jean. “Fat Tony is arrested but he didn’t do it — and he has to find out who did do it.”

Season 31 of The Simpsons debuts in September. 

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